This session explores the nuts and bolts of one of 2016’s most anticipated new television series, the official treaty co-production, Houdini & Doyle, as well as a US/ Canadian co-venture. In both cases, the conversation will focus on the creators’ innovative approaches to the financing and packaging, and the impact these decisions had on creative outcomes and IP exploitation. We’ll candidly discuss how these shows originated, and the development and implementation of the strategies that lead to the project’s success on an international stage.

Moderator: John Hadity, EP Financial Solutions

Speakers:

• Daniel Bekerman, Scythia Films

• Lisa Godfrey, Shaw Media

• Christina Jennings, Shaftesbury


Recorded: February 5, 2016, Ottawa. Find out more at www.primetimeinottawa.ca